the 1996 Mustang SVT Cobra all aluminum, V-8 DOHC 32 valve motor. Consequently, the new Roadster was at approximately 70% aluminum and was dubbed an Aluminum Intensive Vehicle, the AIV Roadster. The new engine produced and of torque. Combined with the lighter chassis this increased the car's power-to-weight ratio significantly. With the weight savings, an air conditioner was installed with little overall weight or performance change. The last year the AIV Roadster was made was 1999, when 10 were modified with special paint, supercharged, and signed to create the Signature Edition 2000 Panoz AIV Roadster. Total production of the AIV consisted of 6 prototypes and a further 176 production models sold to the public. Some cars built in 1999 were not sold until 2000. Video games The Panoz Roadster has been featured in the Midtown Madness racing game series. The car also more recently features in rFactor 2. Specifications of AIV Roadster References External links Official site Panoz Roadster owner's registry Roadster Cars introduced in 1992 Cars introduced in 1996 Roadsters Retro-style automobiles